Dark Interiors vs Light Interiors: Which is Better?

When it comes to decorating your home, do you like dark interiors or light interiors? While both are popular on Pinterest, the two approaches are at polar opposite ends of the spectrum, each with their own appeals and drawbacks.

So which is better?

It’s pretty clear there are pros and cons to going light and bright in your interior, or dark and moody.

So ultimately, whether you like pale interiors with their whitewashed walls and canvas-like quality to each room, or dark interiors with their instant ability to make an impact or cocoon you in colour, it’s obvious there isn’t one option that’s better than the other. It comes down to personal preference!

If you’re going to go for a light interior in your home, the trick is to make sure you’re including lots of interesting textures. Wood, brick, greenery and a variety of surfaces, textures and materials can make it feels as though you’re outdoors, and that it’s a refreshing, crisp environment rather than sterile, clinical kind of place. And if you’d like to go to the dark side? The same tips apply. Include elements of other colours and textures to hold interest, such as gold photo frames, conker-brown leather sofas and a few candles to make your space feel interesting and inviting.

Where do you stand on the dark vs light debate? Is there a style you love to look at on Pinterest but simply couldn’t live with, for example?

p.s Here’s how to figure out your interior design style, and have you tried these tips? Oh, and you’ll need to know this whether you go light or dark.